Draeger Xylene Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Xylene, measuring range 10 to 400 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 280); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Xylene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6733161 | Draeger Xylene 10/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 10 to 400 ppm | 5 | approx. 1 min | white → reddish brown | Box of 10 | $140.09 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 280, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Draeger MicroTubes for Xylene (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Xylene MicroTube for X-act 7000, 10-1000 ppm | 10-1000 ppm | $117.81 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Xylene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³) ST 150 ppm (655 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 900 ppm |
| CAS number | 95-47-6 |
| Formula | C₆H₄(CH₃)₂ |
| Other names | 1,2-Dimethylbenzene, ortho-Xylene, o-Xylol |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 4.34 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, o-Xylene (OSHA PEL from 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z as listed there). TWA = 8-hour time-weighted average, ST = short-term (15-minute), C = ceiling, Ca = NIOSH potential occupational carcinogen. NIOSH physical description: Colorless liquid with an aromatic odor.
Draeger short-term tubes are read on a Draeger accuro or X-act 5000 tube pump. Per the handbook (pp. 28–29), Draeger tubes and Draeger pumps are matched at the factory and form a single unit; other makers' pumps and tubes are not interchangeable with them. All Draeger tubes A–Z.
Guides: Draeger tubes by gas and range · tube ranges and the OSHA and NIOSH limits · what Draeger tubes measure · what the tube names mean · how to read a tube · the accuro pump.
Draeger Xylene tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Xylene? 6733161 (10 to 400 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Xylene? 6733161, 10 to 400 ppm, 5 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Xylene? OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³) ST 150 ppm (655 mg/m³); IDLH 900 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Xylene tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Xylene tubes expire? Yes. The expiration date (month and year) is printed on the package; the handbook states a typical shelf life for the customer of up to two years, stored sealed at the temperature on the package strip (handbook section 2.13).